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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1915
Page
4
The Mobile Item Co Inc of Mobie Alabama features as publisher with Associated Press and International News Service credits. Audit Bureau of Circulations listed in press materials.
The National Economic League council, with about sixteen hundred members led by David Starr Jordan, voted on twenty issues and backed world peace as the paramount issue of 1915, receiving 26 percent first choice and 51 percent second choice. The group also weighed the American merchant marine and other topics from efficiency to public health.
Washington report says Secretary Houston of the Agriculture Department barred officials and employees from speculating in cotton futures and from sharing confidential information. The order targets leaks tied to futures trades and aims for strict secrecy across departments during ongoing enforcement.
Hon. John Hollis Bankhead of Alabama argues the Ship Purchase bill is fundamentally wrong and unnecessary. He states his constituents oppose government ownership of transport facilities and criticizes spending 40 million dollars at a time of deficits and new taxes.
The article by Abram B Isaacs argues America opens doors for opinion and creed, praising Judaism's potential in a pluralist republic. It urges Jews to live simply and self disciplined, seeking genuine growth and witness among nations rather than conforming to fad or prejudice.
A Florida railroad concludes Alabama coal can fuel its locomotives, with the coal passing through the port of Mobile en route to operation.
A newspaper ad offers 25 cent oyster loaves at 3 5 7 Street. Fresh opened plant oysters sold by the dozen in loaf for 25 cents or 15 cents for smaller lots. Toasted oysters cost 5 cents extra. Raw oysters available at stand and plants at 20 cents per dozen or 2 dozen for 10 cents.
Six car loads of sewer pipe were received in Bay Minette for immediate installation. General Contractor W J Long and City Engineer Kay led efforts with Mayor Mapleton to unload and distribute the piping. Elsewhere, cattle tick eradication petitions aim to trigger countywide elections and vats for cattle owners. Real estate dealer Paul Clark opens an office in the Blackburn building and local residents J A Coordes and others add improvements. Weaver Coordes and Crockett joined Mobile trip to perform with the First Regiment Band.
Evergreen Alabama reports the Evergreen Oil and Fertilizer Company has closed its seed crushing and oil production season. The plant, with 8000 ton capacity, expects about 16000 gallons of oil and 12000 tons of fertilizer this year. Products are shipped throughout the Evergreen territory. Also noted, Mothers Club oysters raised funds for a new public school and Conecuh County produced about 16000 bales of cotton with sales active around 8 cents. Ex-governor Glenn to speak on prohibition March 24.
The death of two weeks old infant of Willie Steel and family occurred March 15 at Padgett's farm Brewton Ala. Friends note J Hirschman improving after illness. he rests well though with weeks in bed. A T Douglas win Evergreen street home is being built as street work continues. Methodist Church South plans revival led by Rev Holt from Pensacola and residents anticipate the event.
Miss Billie Burke appears Saturday March 20 in Jerry the Catherine Cush ing comedy about a Chicago girl who upsets a Philadelphia household and elopes. Seats are selling. Also at the Crown Theatre Money stars Carlotta De Felice and an all star cast with an elaborate five act film and a palace fire scene. Friday's program includes The Green Idol two reel Reliance and His Return Majestic drama with Miriam Cooper Elmer Clifton, plus Billy Gives a Smoker with Fay Tincher.
Tens of thousands line Broadway as the Buford awaits at West 42nd Street and the unit marches behind bands before boarding for Panama.
Grand Bay nurseries obtain local permits to deliver Satsuma kumquat and orange trees only within the Grand Bay mail district to bona fide orchard owners and planters. They reject shipments outside the district and assume responsibility for future orchard inspections. State Horticulturist Ernest Walker notes restrictions may be lifted by next fall.
Tidewater Securities Corp contracts J N Gillis Son to build a rail line from the Mobile and Ohio Bay Shore terminus near Alabama Port to Cedar Point, with work to start by April 1 and finish by July 1. A ferry plan will connect Cedar Point to Dauphin Island, and Dewberry says electric light water and phone services will be guaranteed. A coal facility near Fort Gaines on Big Dauphin is planned with a 30 foot depth basis for ships drawing 28 feet within a year.
March 18 Wilmer Alabama local notes report Mr Kelly moving to the former Miss Miranda Cowart home. Jim Ritchie and family visit his parents. Wood business grows with wood shipments and ties abundant at landings. Mobile visitors include A L Whatley J H Tanner M M Brown and A L Brown. W O W uniform rank assists in unveiling Mr Thomas Tanner monument. Mrs J H Tanner visits Crenshaw. Mrs Fannie Tanner improving after illness. Woodmen Circle meets Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs Angle fainted during cross examination and revived to continue testimony. She described horror at being alone with a possibly dying friend and later fainted again upon seeing blood on Ballou’s hat. She recalled air ambulance and thought of “Jimmy” and what people would think of her actions.
Hon Marion W Reily candidate for governor spoke to a crowded Pascagoula courthouse crowd. He urged a square deal and outlined his platform clearly with frequent applause. He stated he supports strict prohibition and impressed many voters in attendance.
An advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs to relieve children’s stomach and digestive woes. It claims the product cleans bowels within hours, restoring health, and warns to buy only the genuine fig syrup from the California Fig Syrup Company to avoid counterfeits.
A man faced questioning after authorities noted he raised chickens that appeared suspicious. He claimed he had raised all his birds for four years but could not identify them when pressed by Chief Crenshaw. He spoke of a routine involving shopping and breakfast meals.
The advertisement claims Vitalitas relieves suffering and restores health for a wide range of ailments including stomach disorders rheumatism liver and kidney diseases and blood problems. It is marketed as a spring tonic suitable for run down or nervous individuals with a tea spoonful in water. Booklet available free at Sutton's Store and sale through druggists.
On account of the similarity of our present name to that of another printing company in this state it has become necessary to change the name of our firm to There will otherwise be no change if our affairs and business will be conducted just as heretofore. We hope to be favored with your patronage in the future as we have been in the past.
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